barrows Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yes, USB or Firewire converter, have significantly better sound if they are to mains via Thunderbolt adapter. You are aware that Thunderbolt is just an external PCIe connection yes? This configuration is no different than using a separate PCIe connected USB card (like the SOtM) inside a custom server, except, it is easier to power the internal USB card by a very low noise power supply. SO/ROON/HQPe: DSD 512-Sonore opticalModuleDeluxe-Signature Rendu optical with Well Tempered Clock--DIY DSC-2 DAC with SC Pure Clock--DIY Purifi Amplifier-Focus Audio FS888 speakers-JL E 112 sub-Nordost Tyr USB, DIY EventHorizon AC cables, Iconoclast XLR & speaker cables, Synergistic Purple Fuses, Spacetime system clarifiers. ISOAcoustics Oreas footers. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | Accessories | Software | Link to comment
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